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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.48, 2,973.32 and 1,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.48, 2,973.32 and 1,210.36 is: 1,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.48 : 2,973.32 = 1,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.48/2,973.32 = 1,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.48x = 2,973.32 × 1,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.48x = 3,598,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,787.60/2,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.37

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